South Downs Way
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Mountain biking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 44 mi (70.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,010 ft (1,527 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr
- High point
- 771 ft (235 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Harting Down 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Historic site: Harting Beacon Hilltop Enclosure. 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Peak: Pen Hill 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Hauptmann Joseph Oestermann 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Peak: Linch Down 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross Dyke. 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Peak: Heyshott Down 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross Dyke. 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross Dyke. 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Heyshott Down Round Barrow Cemetery. 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Cross Dyke. 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Dimmer Reserve 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Graffham Down Barrows 12 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Bowl barrow 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Peak: Graffham Down 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Peak: Bignor Hill 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Toby Memorial 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from start
- Drinking water: Amberley SDW Drinking Water Tap 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Peak: Rackham Hill 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from start
- Peak: Chantry Hill 25 mi (40.2 km) from start
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Questions about South Downs Way
How long is South Downs Way?
South Downs Way is 44 mi (70.9 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr. It climbs 5,010 ft (1,527 m) in total, up to a high point of 771 ft (235 m).
How hard is South Downs Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Downs Way?
19 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South Downs Way?
Drinking water on the way at 9.6 mi (15.4 km), 20.8 mi (33.4 km), 34.8 mi (55.9 km), 36.5 mi (58.8 km). Toilets: 21.1 mi (33.9 km), 36.5 mi (58.8 km), 36.5 mi (58.8 km).
Is South Downs Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on South Downs Way?
Best for Mountain biking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with bikes, horses.
Where can you eat near South Downs Way?
The White Hart, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Harting Stores, 1.7 mi (2.7 km).
Is this a good week for South Downs Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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